Heart of the Menendez Case: Who Deserves a Second Chance?

Media attention has brought the Menendez brothers to the cusp of early release from prison. Criminal justice reform proponents hope other prisoners benefit.

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A Lifelong Party of ‘Puzzle-Making Tomfoolery’

In 1978, Jerry Slocum assembled the first International Puzzle Party in his living room. Now it’s a global event.

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In ‘Tehrangeles,’ Iranian Americans Anxiously Watch War Unfold From Afar

The Los Angeles area is home to the biggest diaspora of Iranians. The growing war between Iran and Israel has rattled this tight-knit community.

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Tom Girardi, Former High-Profile Lawyer, Gets 7 Years in Prison for Embezzlement

Known for winning a record settlement for the environmental activist Erin Brockovich, he was found guilty last year of embezzling millions of dollars of his clients’ settlement money.

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In Menendez Brothers Case, a Reckoning With the 1990s

As a court reviewed the Menendez murder case, the culture and politics of the 1990s were scrutinized almost as much as the horrific crime.

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Menendez Brothers Resentenced to Life With Parole, Paving Way for Freedom

The decision could lead to the release of Lyle and Erik Menendez, more than three decades after they were sent to prison for killing their parents.

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Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing Hearing Is Set for Next Week

The long-awaited hearing on whether Lyle and Erik Menendez should be eligible for release will take place May 13 and 14 in Los Angeles.

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As the Menendez Brothers Seek Freedom, Will Their Good Behavior in Prison Help?

More than 35 years after they killed their parents in Beverly Hills, Lyle and Erik Menendez are closer than ever to freedom. Meditation classes, mural painting and mentorship may help.

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